WWE SmackDown Preview: Confirmed matches and segments (05-08-2026)
WWE SmackDown takes place tonight live from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Several matches and segments have already been confirmed for the broadcast, including a Women’s US Title between champion Tiffany Stratton and Kiana James.
Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence has also been announced in this go-home show for Backlash, as well as an in-ring segment from Gunther and The Gingerbread Man “funeral.”
WWE SmackDown Card for tonight
Here is the full card and segments that are confirmed as of writing:
| Segment | Type | Stakes |
|---|---|---|
| Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence | Six-woman tag | Backlash title-match setup |
| Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Kiana James | Women’s United States Championship | Stratton’s first defense |
| Gunther in-ring promo | Segment | Post-attack on Cody Rhodes |
| The Gingerbread Man funeral | Sami Zayn segment | US Title rematch build |
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